Cocoon


Pro Tip

Try not to strain your neck too much while crunching forward.


How To

  1. Lie on the ground in a supine position with your arms extended overhead and legs straight out in front of you.
  2. Exhale and bring your torso and arms up towards your thighs while simultaneously driving your knees towards your chest and bending your legs.
  3. Continue until you can grab your shins, hugging your legs.
  4. Inhale and extend your torso, arms, and legs, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment